Natural Disasters in Schuyler, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
34.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
67.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
54.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 75.8 |
| Drought | 72.5 |
| Hurricane | 67.6 |
| Avalanche | 66.8 |
| Wildfire | 46.7 |
| Earthquake | 45.4 |
| Lightning | 35.7 |
| Strong Wind | 31.3 |
| Heat Wave | 27.4 |
| Winter Weather | 25.6 |
| Ice Storm | 24.0 |
| Hail | 23.3 |
| Tornado | 19.7 |
| Cold Wave | 14.2 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
28
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Nov 26, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Nov 20, 2001 | Fire | VA - HEARD MOUNTAIN FIRE COMPLEX - 11/20/2001 |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED SEVERE STORM COND |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Apr 11, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
25
Total IA Distributed
$33,471
Repair/Replace
$11,221
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4512 | 3 | $22,250 | — |
| DR-4042 | 12 | $9,757 | $469 |
| DR-1491 | 10 | $1,464 | $594 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
31
Total Claims Paid
$237,967
Avg Claim Payout
$7,676
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$17,611
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
5
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | Tropical Storm | 3 | $13,733 |
| DR-4072 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $3,878 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$274,726
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $90,000 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $137,073 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $47,653 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Schuyler has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, drought, hurricane. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 31 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $17,611 in public assistance recovery funding. $33,471 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.